Welcome to Bazaruto Island

The largest island in the archipelago, Bazaruto Island is about
23 miles (37km) long and four miles (7km) wide, surrounded by
magnificent stretches of white sand. Enormous sand dunes comprise
the eastern strip, while the interior contains large freshwater
lakes frequented by a wide variety of water birds such as
flamingos, and is inhabited by crocodiles. On the northern tip of
the island is a lighthouse built by the Portuguese over 100 years
ago, which signals to the large number of ships travelling the
historical Mozambique Channel and affords spectacular views from
its tower. World famous for its large game fishing, Bazaruto is
also well known as a popular diving destination, with a rich
variety of marine life surrounding the island. Tourist facilities,
upmarket lodges and exclusive resorts are geared towards luxury
tourism.

Language

Portuguese is the official language, and there are 13
main national languages spoken. English is taught in secondary
schools, but is only spoken in the southern tourist
regions.

Money

The official currency is the New Metical (MZN), which is divided
into 100 centavos. In the southern parts of the country, South
African Rand, US Dollars and Pounds Sterling are also accepted to
pay for accommodation. Credit cards are accepted in some upmarket
hotels in Maputo, but facilities throughout the rest of the country
are limited; it is advisable to carry cash or travellers cheques.
ATMs are limited and tend to be unreliable, but local banks have
branches in most cities.

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